Obituaries
Fort Wright Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Fort Wright and Kenton County, KY areas
Robert Edward Harthun
Sep 22, 2022
Robert Edward Harthun, age 93, of Fort Wright, KY passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 22,
He is survived by his loving children, Denise Sterling (Steve), Steve Harthun (Jel), Barb O’Connell
(Greg), Gina Corken (Paul), Bob Harthun, Susan Mahan (Randy) and Becky Parks (Tom Jett); brother,
Tom Harthun (Marita), 14 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. Robert was preceded in passing by
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Jeanette Merriss Van Dorn
Sep 20, 2022
On September 20, 2022 Jeanette Merriss Van Dorn found loving peace at age 99. She was born at home in Logansport Indiana to her late parents Orlando James and Jessie Kuns Lebo. Her father was a Fire Chief and her mother was a seamstress. Life took her through the Great Depression, WW II, marriage, motherhood, the deaths of two...
Maureen T. Meyers
Sep 19, 2022
Maureen T. Meyers (nee Young) passed away Monday, September 19, 2022, in her home at the age of 85. Maureen was a graduate of LaSalette Academy. She was an avid reader and loved crossword puzzles. Maureen was a proud member of the Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians, and enjoyed celebrating all things Irish. She enjoyed many fun and unique trips...
Barbara A. Willis
Sep 19, 2022
Barbara A. Willis. Passed away Monday, September 19, 2022 at the age of 83 years. She enjoyed playing cards, dances, family trips to the Smokies and Lake Cumberland. Barbara was preceded in death by her husband, the late S.T. Willis, brothers, the late Tom (Phyllis, d.) Faigle and Ted Faigle. Barbara is survived by her daughters, Stephanie Willis and Kelly...
Pamela M. "Pam" Eismann
Sep 19, 2022
Pam Eismann, age 60, of Florence, KY passed away on Monday, September 19, 2022. Pam was dearly loved by her family and friends. She was a true caregiver at heart and enjoyed spending her time taking good care of the people around her. She poured her heart out for others and lived a life full of kindness and humility. She...
Reba F. Lehman
Sep 14, 2022
Reba F. Lehman, 92, of West Covington, KY entered eternal life peacefully on September 14, 2022 with family.
Reba was the daughter of the late Samuel and Pearl Bowen of Haldeman, KY. She was preceded in death by her husband, Alfred (1994), son Bud (2019), and siblings Samuel Bowen, Jr., George Bowen, Dorothy Harding, Hilderth Chandler, Evelyn Abney, Sharon Campbell,...
Virginia Sue Hamilton
Sep 13, 2022
Virginia “Sue” Hamilton, age 83, passed away peacefully with family by her side on Tuesday, September 13, 2022. She was preceded in death by her parents, James Harlan and Emma Rebecca Young Hamilton, her siblings, Lois Reeder, Judy Poynter, and Jim Hamilton, and her long-time companion, John Caudill. Sue is survived by: her sister and brother-in-law, Marcella and Kenneth Esham...
Justin Travis Duell
Sep 12, 2022
Justin Travis Duell passed away on 9/12/2022 while he was surrounded by the angels! Justin was a loving son, brother, nephew, cousin, and friend. He is survived by his mother (Kathleen Moher) father (Jeff Duell), stepmother (Barbara Duell), siblings, Jessica (Gary Erickson), Larry, Parker, and Connor. He is also survived by many friends, including his best friends going...
Laverne A. Schmidt
Sep 3, 2022
Laverne A. Schmidt, age 75, of Villa Hills, KY passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 3, 2022. She is survived by her loving husband of over 50 years, Conrad Schmidt; children, Joe Schmidt (Melissa), Maria Moll (Mark) and Mike Schmidt (Rachel); grandchildren, Grant Schmidt and Olivia Benedetto.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Joseph Church (Crescent Springs,...
Karl W. Fry
Sep 2, 2022
Karl W. Fry, 53 years of age passed away Friday peacefully at his residence with his loving family by his side. Karl was the loving husband of Robin Fry (nee Simon). Loving father of Samuel Fry and Elizabeth Fry Loving son of Pauline Fry (nee Staggenborg) and the late Bernard Fry. Dear brother of Krista Fry. He has a niece...
Virginia "Ginny" K Beck
Sep 2, 2022
We are sad to announce that Virginia “Ginny” Kelley (Brueggeman) Beck of Crescent Springs passed away on September 2, 2022 at the age of 85 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Grant County. She was born in Covington, Kentucky on July 24, 1937, the daughter of the late Norbert “Bob” Brueggeman and Elizabeth Vaughn (Stanfield) Brueggeman. She was a devout Roman...
Michael J. Strunk
Aug 28, 2022
Michael J. Strunk, 72, of Scottsdale, AZ passed away peacefully with his family by his side on August 28, 2022. He was born in Covington, KY December 13, 1949 to the late Bernard and Stella Saalfeld Strunk. His son, Jeff, predeased him at age 16 after a battle with cancer. Mike will be remembered as a true family man and...
August W. "Gus" Meier
Aug 28, 2022
August (Gus) W. Meier, age 100, passed away on Sunday, August 28, 2022, Erlanger, KY. He was preceded in death by his loving wife Ursula Halenkamp Meier, his parents August and Katherine Meier, grandson Kevin Meier, as well as his siblings Norma, Edward, Charlotte Bailey, Rt. Rev. Msgr. Allen Meier, John (Jack), Thomas, and Mary Margaret Tenkotte. Gus is survived...
Msgr. Ronald Ketteler
Aug 26, 2022
Monsignor Ronald Ketteler, 86, passed away on August 26, 2022. He joined the faculty of Thomas More University in 1982 and was recently named Theologian in Residence. In addition to being chair of the Department of Theology for many years, he was also Director of Ecumenism for the Diocese of Covington. He ministered at many parishes including Blessed Sacrament, the...
Robert William Brautigan
Aug 26, 2022
Robert William Brautigan, age 84, of Covington, KY passed away peacefully on Friday, August 26, 2022. He was a registered Nurse Practitioner and professor at Northern Kentucky University.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, September 2nd, 2022 at the Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption (Covington, KY) beginning at 10:00 AM. Memorial contributions are suggested to St. Jude...
Virginia "Ginny" Hamlin
Aug 24, 2022
Virginia “Ginny” Hamlin. Passed away Wednesday, August 24, 2022 at the age of 71 years. Ginny was preceded in death by her husband, the late John Hamlin. She is survived by her step-children, Shelly (Scott) Zang and Steve Hamlin; sister, Mary Elizabeth Brian; grandchildren, Elysa (Branden), Amanda, Maggie, Otto and Olivia and a great-grandson, Ivan. Visitation Monday, August 29th from...
Aaron D. Bishop
Aug 20, 2022
Aaron D. Bishop, 45 years of age passed away at his residence on August 20,2022. Loving son of Dan Bishop (Lisa) and Kathy Bishop-Hurm (Harold). Dear brother of Brian Bishop ( Angie ). Several aunts and uncles, cousins, and nieces and nephews. Visitation will be Saturday from 12:00 pm until 2:00pm at Middendorf Funeral Home in Ft. Wright. Service will follow at 2:00...
Kathleen S. Dorning
Aug 19, 2022
Kathleen Sue (Kathy) Dorning passed away peacefully Friday August 19th, 2022 at St. Elizabeth Medical Center. She was preceded in death by her parents Bill and Eileen Dorning and her brother Bill. She is survived by her sister-in-law Kay Dorning, nieces Emily Henry (Ron Lucas), and Valarie Brandenburg ( Scott), and nephew John Dorning ( Cara), her best friend Susy...
Donna Lee Hopkins
Aug 14, 2022
Donna Lee Hopkins, age 80, of Crittenden, KY passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 14, 2022. Donna was survived by her loving husband, Harrison Hopkins; nieces, Darla Collins, Susan Clayton, Debbie Belinsky and Martha Dotson; nephew, James Baynum; grand-nieces, Megan, Kandi, Jamie and Crystal and several grand-nephews and cousins. Donna was preceded in death by her siblings, Franklin Austin, Dorothy...
Karen A. Gagel
Aug 14, 2022
We are sad to announce the passing of Karen A. (Nussbaum) Gagel. She suddenly passed away at the age of 56 on Sunday, August 14th surrounded by her loved ones after fighting a long battle with cancer. Karen was the daughter of Charles And Velma Nussbaum of Ft. Mitchell. She was a graduate from Villa Madonna Academy.Karen was proceeded in...
